TVs ‘Perfect Match’ had a surprisingly long run of good ratings given how utterly dehumanising and pathetic most of the questions and answers were. But then, looking for Mr Right or Miss Right is life’s greatest challenge or agony, or even game for many Australians.

Someone said, ‘it’s not finding the right mate but being the right mate which really matters.’ The packaged fantasy of the tv show is far from the reality of life. Read the rest

The Herald Sun ran an article about Rod Stewart’s wives and lovers; of how they perceived him during the good times and what they had to say about him when it was all over. Among the positive comments were: ‘Our affair will last forever’ ; ‘He’s the most fantastic man I know’ ; and ‘He’s a wonderful man – bright, sensitive and kind’. Read the rest

Journalist, Ruth Ostrow, has questioned the wisdom of the ‘Try Before You Buy’ approach to sexual relationships. Quoting a friend she makes the point that ‘living together is like letting a buyer over-examine your second-hand car. If you let him take it for six days instead of an hour, he’s bound to turn up trouble.’ Ruth asks, ‘could it be our grandparents were right in hanging out for the wedding night? Read the rest

The majority of young women in Australia between 25-29 are living in a de facto relationship. 1 What does this say about love and relationships? Admittedly, there do exist de facto relationships which have more tenderness and care than many marriages, but statistics show they are short lived and experimental. According to Dr Joyce Brothers, they are frequently shallow and damaging to both parties. Read the rest